by: Melissa RoblPosted on: February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 DINNER / LUNCH / SPANISH / VEGETARIAN Spanish Lentil Soup If you have ever been to Spain this recipe will take you back. The flavor and recipe is quintessentially Spain! Instructions Heat stockpot on medium heat with 2 Tablespoons olive oil. After 2 minutes, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. When vegetables are lightly sauteed (about 5 minutes), add paprika. Stir in completely. Add tomato sauce, and raise heat to medium high and simmer. Measure out 1 cup of uncooked brown lentils and rinse under cold running water. Once tomato sauce is thick (about 3 minutes), add the rinsed lentils, potatoes, carrot, broth, black pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Place a lid on the pan and lower heat to low. Simmer for 30-35 minutes or until lentils are fully cooked. Remove lid, add salt and simmer for 1-2 more minutes. Remove bay leaf. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped (red or green) 4 cloves garlic, roughly minced 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 cup uncooked brown lentils 2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 carrot, thinly sliced 5 cup vegetable (or chicken) broth 1 bay leaf pinch sea salt dash black pepper
